Links and lists of Model UN resources including suggested databases, quality websites, and print materials are found on the Samohi website (www.samohi.smmusd.org).

DATABASES/E-BOOKS
Links to the databases can found by going to www.samohi.smmusd.org and moving the mouse over "Samohi Library" on the bottom left.

CultureGrams

• A reference tool created by natives and long-time residents of countries to give an "insider's perspective." Statistical information is from the United Nation's "Human Development Report" or the CIA World Factbook.
• Using "World Edition,
  students can look up a country by using the "Select a region or country" option in the upper-left corner OR by clicking on the map.
• Includes background on the country, people, customs, life style, and society as well as a photo gallery, recipe collection, the national anthem, currency converter, and famous people.
• Students can navigate the country's website or "view full report as PDF" which allows for easy printing.
• "Citation Information" appears at the bottom of the page.

Proquest eLibrary

• Clicking on the "reference" tab, students can search encyclopedias, almanacs, and atlases. (Good for background.)
• A basic search includes newspapers, magazines, books, maps, pictures, audio/video, and radio/television transcripts. (Good for additional information.)
• Searches can be easily limited to yield only specific types of sources or information from a requested date range.

Galenet E-Books

• Includes Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies (2002) and Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (2004 available, 2006 ordered and coming soon!).
• Students can complete simple keyword searches to find entries on their countries.
• Option to view the entries in PDF format, allowing students to easily print.
• "How to Cite" option includes the entry cited in MLA format.

World Book Online Reference Center

• World Book 2006
• Includes article citation at the bottom of each page.

Links

Print Resources